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Ace Producer RB Choudary Passes Away in Road Accident

Veteran producer RB Choudary died after his vehicle overturned while he was traveling to Jodhpur for a marriage ceremony, and his body will be flown to Chennai.

  • On Tuesday, May 5, veteran film producer Ratanlal Bhagatram Choudary died in a car accident in Udaipur, Rajasthan, while traveling to Jodhpur for a wedding ceremony when his vehicle overturned.
  • As founder of Super Good Films, Choudary bankrolled 99 films over four decades, producing blockbuster hits like 'Nattamai' and 'Sooryavansham' that established him as an undisputed force in Indian cinema.
  • Choudary introduced over 34 directors including KS Ravikumar and Vikraman to the industry, while also supporting his sons, actors Jiiva and Jithan Ramesh, in their film careers.
  • Tributes from colleagues including Chiranjeevi Konidela and Rajinikanth followed the news, while family members confirmed his body will be transported to Chennai on Wednesday, May 6, for final rites.
  • The loss has sent shockwaves through Tinseltown, cementing his legacy across the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada film industries where he shaped countless careers and stories.
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India Today broke the news in India on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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